| Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Effecting change through empowerment, representation and building solidarity |
| £4,500 |
18/01/2023
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Based in Manchester, Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) aims to raise awareness about the issues that force women to seek international protection and to empower women asylum seekers. This grant
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Based in Manchester, Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) aims to raise awareness about the issues that force women to seek international protection and to empower women asylum seekers. This grant supports WAST to build the individual and collective capacity of their members to effect real change in the social and political spheres. Work will include the development of a peer support model using social, cultural and political activities, and the provision of a leadership pathway for members.
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| National Lottery Community Fund - My Culture My Cookbook |
| £7,955 |
30/08/2022
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The funding will be used to deliver a cooking and food hygiene project for female asylum seekers. The project aims to create a cookbook to tackle food poverty and isolation by showing and teaching
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The funding will be used to deliver a cooking and food hygiene project for female asylum seekers. The project aims to create a cookbook to tackle food poverty and isolation by showing and teaching the women how to eat health with cultural ingredients.
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| MACC - Caring & Sharing Rochdale |
| £1,140 |
27/05/2022
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Migrant Destitution Fund GM, awards to pre-vetted applicant organisations of up to £80 on behalf of individual destitute migrants and other people with no recourse to public funds
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| MACC - Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit |
| £80 |
27/05/2022
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Migrant Destitution Fund GM, awards to pre-vetted applicant organisations of up to £80 on behalf of individual destitute migrants and other people with no recourse to public funds
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| MACC - Manchester Refugee Support Network |
| £320 |
27/05/2022
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Migrant Destitution Fund GM, awards to pre-vetted applicant organisations of up to £80 on behalf of individual destitute migrants and other people with no recourse to public funds
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| MACC - Mustard Tree |
| £430 |
27/05/2022
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Migrant Destitution Fund GM, awards to pre-vetted applicant organisations of up to £80 on behalf of individual destitute migrants and other people with no recourse to public funds
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| MACC - Supporting People In Need |
| £1,360 |
27/05/2022
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Migrant Destitution Fund GM, awards to pre-vetted applicant organisations of up to £80 on behalf of individual destitute migrants and other people with no recourse to public funds
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| MACC - The Booth Centre |
| £240 |
27/05/2022
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Migrant Destitution Fund GM, awards to pre-vetted applicant organisations of up to £80 on behalf of individual destitute migrants and other people with no recourse to public funds
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| MACC - Women Asylum Seekers Together |
| £2,030 |
27/05/2022
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Migrant Destitution Fund GM, awards to pre-vetted applicant organisations of up to £80 on behalf of individual destitute migrants and other people with no recourse to public funds
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| MACC - Women Asylum Seekers Together |
| £1,000 |
12/05/2022
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To put some much needed resources into those organisations and capture stories which will raise awareness of the issues faced by refugees and asylum seekers and the work which is being done to
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To put some much needed resources into those organisations and capture stories which will raise awareness of the issues faced by refugees and asylum seekers and the work which is being done to provide support, safety and welcome
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| Rosa UK - WTF R1-WAST-2021 |
| £18,750 |
28/06/2021
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£18,750 has been awarded to WAST to support a drop in, peer support group, and a psychological wellbeing group for Black and minoritised women in Manchester who are in the asylum system.
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| Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Effecting change through empowerment, representation and building solidarity |
| £165,000 |
17/05/2021
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Based in Manchester, Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) aims to raise awareness about the issues that force women to seek international protection and to empower women asylum seekers. This grant
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Based in Manchester, Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) aims to raise awareness about the issues that force women to seek international protection and to empower women asylum seekers. This grant supports WAST to build the individual and collective capacity of their members to effect real change in the social and political spheres. Work will include the development of a peer support model using social, cultural and political activities, and the provision of a leadership pathway for members.
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| Paul Hamlyn Foundation - COVID19 Emergency Funding |
| £20,000 |
09/04/2020
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Support to aid the organisation in dealing with the challenges posed by COVID19.
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| DCMS - Tampon Tax Community Fund |
| £9,965 |
04/03/2019
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OUTCOME 1 -Build women's life skills and confidence by educating and informing them on their rights, on k how & where to seek the support they are entitled to and in many cases feel safer and
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OUTCOME 1 -Build women's life skills and confidence by educating and informing them on their rights, on k how & where to seek the support they are entitled to and in many cases feel safer and confident enough to know how to challenge when they are denied rights. Key themes are decided by the women in first session but also based on the most regular issues raised for advice in past WAST drop ins including: Rights within the asylum system, Rights to Safety from gender based violence & the law/ police, Rights re Housing & homelessness, Rights re Children's issues & as parents,. Rights re Health care & & access to physical & mental health care. Each of the themes will have individual outcomes ; eg : women will be; Less stressed with better understanding of the asylum process Safer & more confident in the community & in relationships Able to improve housing conditions & access emergency accommodation. Understand education process and parenting expectations Confident to access health care in emergencies Outcome 2 Women become informed and confident of their rights, and entitlement to services so they are more able to tackle problems together in key areas of their lives, leading to improved physical & mental well being, reducing isolation, gaining self worth, feeling respected & all leading to greater confident Outcome 3 Peer mentors will build up skills and confidence, in training & supporting others, leading groups, public speaking, awareness raising & sign posting. Outcome 4 Through developing skills in organizing and running the public event women are seen as positive role models, encouraging other women seeking asylum to build new skills and recognize & use the skills they already possess. Various other outcomes 5 Improved English & understanding institutions Making new friends/support networks Feeling happier, independent & empowered.
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| Co-Operative Group - Grant to WAST |
| £5,031 |
04/08/2017
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Support to women asylum seekers survivors of gender violence by therapeutic/community activities enabling healing & community participation.
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| DCMS - Rosa Fund, Tampon Tax |
| £14,650 |
01/05/2017
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| Tudor Trust - Grant to Women Asylum Seekers Together |
| £30,000 |
29/03/2017
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over two years as continuation funding towards running costs for this women's refugee and asylum seeker-led support group in Manchester
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| Tudor Trust - Grant to Women Asylum Seekers Together |
| £40,000 |
15/01/2015
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over two years as continuation funding towards the core costs of this refugee and asylum seeker led support group in Manchester
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